At first glance, it seems like the primary side effects of hearing loss would be social in nature. However, hearing loss can lead to a number of other physical side effects as well. Understanding these …
How Hearing Loss Affects Your Mind
The Hearing Loss Association of America says that about 48 million Americans suffer some degree of hearing loss. In fact, hearing loss is the third most common chronic medical conditions among older adults. If you are one …
Why a Hearing Aid Could Help Fix Your Parent’s Marriage
Do you find your parents screaming at each other over the dumbest things, saying things like, “Turn the TV down” or “Stop mumbling at me?” Are you worried about their relationship? They may not need …
Top 10 Objections to Getting a Hearing Aid
“I do not have a hearing problem” Many people object to getting a hearing aid because they may not realize they have a hearing problem. Hearing loss is usually gradual and often imperceptible to the …
Daily Habits that Cause Hearing Loss
Are you sabotaging your hearing with the things you do each day? Not all hearing issues are caused by poor habits, but there are steps you can take to protect the mechanisms that allow you …
Hearing Loss and Mental Decline: How a Hearing Aid Could Help Prevent Mental Deterioration
Medical science is just now realizing the connection between hearing loss and dementia. Clear evidence exists that even minor hearing loss increases a person’s risk of conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. It is unclear why these …
“Hearing aids made a huge difference in my life. I did it, you can do it, too. It’s time.”
Jerry Sloan began his role as senior basketball adviser with the Utah Jazz in June of 2013, after having previously served the organization as either head coach, assistant coach or scout every year over a …
6 Realities About Hearing Loss Your Parents Want You to Know
Hearing loss is a life changer, but something that many people experience as they grow older. Inside the ear are tiny hair cells that convert sound waves into something the brain can interpret. As a …
How a Hearing Loss Evaluation Could Save Your Marriage
“Honey, could you bring me a glass of water?” “What did you say?” “A glass of water, please.” “Say that again? “A glass of water!” “You want a glass of what?” “Water!!” If this …
The Evolution of Hearing Aid Technology
Throughout human existence, people have struggled with being deaf or hard of hearing. Today, approximately 13% of Americans experience hearing loss in both of their ears. Fortunately, the technology to correct hearing problems has never …